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• Excecise keeps you young Excecise keeps you young

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    If you’re young at heart, your heart might be younger than you realize. A new study shows that athletic older adults have young, flexible hearts – with about half the stiffness of sedentary adult’s hearts. Exercise seems to be the fountain of youth for the heart – it can actually keep heart muscles flexible, which reduces the risk of heart failure. And since heart failure is the number one cause of hospitalizations for people over 65, this is important news.
    
    In the study, the hearts of nationally-ranked senior athletes were so healthy, researchers couldn’t tell them apart from young people – the athletic senior hearts pumped as well as the hearts of healthy people half their age.
    
    The study, published in the September 2004 issue of Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association, compared senior athletes (average age 68) with sedentary seniors, and young sedentary adults. Researchers found that activity influenced heart health, even for older adults.
    
    Walk - a stroll around the block is great exercise and fun too! Clip a pedometer on your belt and see how quickly those steps add up to better health.
    
    Dance – silly or serious, it gets your heart pumping. Put on your favorite song at home, or go to a social dancing event.
    
    Swim – if there’s an indoor pool near by, splash your way to health. You don’t need to be a perfect dolphin-like swimmer, just enjoy moving.
    
    Count every step you take towards better health with TriVita’s easy-to-read Pedometer. To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
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• Excecise keeps you young Excecise keeps you young

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    Count every step you take towards better health with TriVita’s easy-to-read Pedometer. To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• Walk for fun Walk for fun

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    Did you know that the simple act of walking benefits your body in incredible ways?  This low-impact activity reduces your risk of the number one cause of death in the United States – heart disease.  It also helps prevent: high blood pressure, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

    - Reduce the risk of nerve damage in diabetics – only 6.5% of walkers had nerve damage, compared with 30% of non-walkers.
    - Prevent hip fractures in postmenopausal women – just 30 minutes a day reduces risk by 40%.
    - Reduce the risk of stroke in women – experts suspect this is due to maintaining healthy weight, keeping blood pressure at a healthy level, and increasing “good” HDL cholesterol.
    
    To get started, take a stroll through a local park, nature trail, or just step outside and meander through your neighborhood. If the weather is too chilly, try walking around your local mall – many malls offer walking programs which meet before the mall opens – you can meet new friends, exercise and window-shop all at the same time!
    
    Tip: If walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week sounds challenging, start by walking for one minute a day. Each day, add one minute to your walk – in only 30 days you’ll be walking for 30 minutes! And don’t forget, those little steps you take every day add up – walking to the mailbox, cleaning the house, even walking around the grocery store – use a pedometer to see how quickly little steps add up to big results.
    
    Count every step towards your health goals with TriVita’s easy-to-read pedometer.
    To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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• Take a step towards health Take a step towards health

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    Did you know that the simple act of walking benefits your body in incredible ways? This low-impact activity reduces your risk of heart disease. It also helps prevent: high blood pressure, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
    
    Reduce the risk of nerve damage in diabetics – only 6.5% of walkers had nerve damage, compared with 30% of non-walkers.

    Prevent hip fractures in post-menopausal women – just 30 minutes a day reduces risk by 40%.
    Reduce the risk of stroke in women – experts suspect this is due to maintaining healthy weight, keeping blood pressure at a healthy level, and increasing “good” HDL cholesterol.
    
    To get started, take a stroll through a local park, nature trail, or just step outside and meander through your neighborhood. If the weather is too chilly, try walking around your local mall – many malls offer walking programs which meet before the mall opens – you can meet new friends, exercise and window-shop all at the same time!
    
    Tip: If walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week sounds challenging, start by walking for one minute a day. Each day, add one minute to your walk – in only 30 days you’ll be walking for 30 minutes! And don’t forget, those little steps you take every day add up – walking to the mailbox, cleaning the house, even walking around the grocery store – use a pedometer to see how quickly little steps add up to big results.
    
    Count every step towards your health goals with TriVita’s easy-to-read pedometer.
    To learn more about this product, visit Trivita

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• Reduce Alzeimer Risk Reduce Alzeimer Risk

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    Have you had your homocysteine level checked? You are at greater risk for Alzheimer’s Disease if you have a high level of homocysteine. You’re also at greater risk if you don’t have enough folic acid and Vitamin B-12, found a 1998 Oxford study, published in the Archives of Neurology.
    
    A high level of homocysteine can also increase your risk of dying prematurely from diseases such as: cancer, heart disease, stroke, and lung diseases, found a July 2001 study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
    
    So what can you do to reduce your risk and lower your homocysteine?
      . Get enough folic acid, and Vitamins B-12 and B-6
      . Eat a balanced diet with plenty of lean meats, fruits and vegetables
      . Exercise
      . Stop smoking
    
    The single biggest factor in reducing your risk, is taking B-12, B-6 and folic acid supplements in a sublingual form. Many people over the age of 40 cannot absorb these vitamins if given in a regular pill form. The sublingual tablet is placed under your tongue and is absorbed directly into your bloodstream.
    
    Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating illness that causes confusion, memory loss, and language problems. Unlike other forms of dementia, once Alzheimer’s strikes, a nutritious diet is not enough to reverse the damage. That’s why it’s so important to reduce your levels of homocysteine and fortify your body with Vitamin B-12 and folic acid, before the disease even has a chance to strike.
    
    Reduce your homocysteine level and lower your risk of disease with TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™
    
    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• Caring for caregivers Caring for caregivers

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    You or someone you know may be a caregiver to a loved one who is ill or otherwise restricted to home care.  The person being cared for no doubt has very specific needs relating to their health and well-being, however, being a caregiver carries with it certain risks that cannot be ignored.  Stress can be the caregiver’s greatest foe.
    
    Everyone experiences stress at one time or another, and frequent or prolonged stress is bad for anyone.  For caregivers, stress can affect not only the caregiver but the person being cared for as well.  Stress has an effect on your physical, emotional and spiritual health, and that can affect how well you are able to provide care.  Here are some suggestions to reduce your level of stress:

    Maintain social contacts.

    Feelings of isolation or loneliness increase stress.  Make sure you are taking the time to enjoy your own life with your friends.

    Ask for help.

    Being a principal caregiver is a full-time job, but everyone needs a break.  Don’t feel as though you and you alone are responsible for care; ask for help shopping, cleaning, or whatever would take strain off of you.

    Eat nutritiously, enjoy activity, and sleep peacefully.

    Eating nutritious meals with plenty of vegetables, drinking water, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, and getting a full night’s sleep is critical to your physical health.  Once you start feeling sick, your ability to provide care will decrease, putting additional stress on you.  Take care of your body!

    Get informed.

    The Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 established the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).  The program was developed by the Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  NFCSP was modeled in large part after successful programs already in place in several states.  For more information and help, visit the National Family Caregiver Support website.

    Your job as a caregiver is a major responsibility, and one that many people would sooner pass up. Give yourself the credit you deserve for your hard work, and keep your personal health at the top of your priorities to better serve the one you are caring for.

    Vitamin B-12 helps provide physical stamina and fosters an optimistic outlook, two things that are excellent for reducing stress. TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™  melts under your tongue, and when taken consistently, B Vitamins reduce your risk for heart disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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• Caring for caregivers Caring for caregivers

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    Vitamin B-12 helps provide physical stamina and fosters an optimistic outlook, two things that are excellent for reducing stress. TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™  melts under your tongue, and when taken consistently, B Vitamins reduce your risk for heart disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

    This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• Breakfast warms your heart Breakfast warms your heart

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    You might not have time to grab breakfast, but do you have time for heart disease?  A new study shows that skipping the most important meal of the day may lead to higher “bad” LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance – both risk factors for heart disease.  It may also lead to weight gain.
    
    The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, followed ten women and asked them to eat breakfast and a mid-morning snack for two weeks.  The women then took a two-week break.  After that , the women did not eat breakfast or a mid-morning snack for another two weeks.

    THE RESULTS?

    When the women did not eat breakfast, they ate more during the day – about 100 calories more.

    Not eating breakfast also impacted cholesterol – “bad” LDL cholesterol was 60 for breakfast eaters and 70 for those who skipped a morning meal. And total cholesterol was also affected – 121 mg/dL for breakfast eaters, compared with 133 for women who didn’t eat breakfast.

    Eating breakfast also seemed to improve the way insulin works in the body, compared to not eating breakfast, leading researchers to believe breakfast may help lower diabetes risk.

    Over time, not eating breakfast may influence heart disease risk, according to researchers, since both insulin and cholesterol levels influence risk.

    Help your heart stay healthy and strong with TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™  To learn more about this product

    French Montreville
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• Breakfast warms your heart Breakfast warms your heart

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    Help your heart stay healthy and strong with TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™  To learn more about this product

    French Montreville
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    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

    This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• Resolution follow through Resolution follow through

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    Nearly everyone makes one or a few New Year’s resolutions, and many people find it difficult to keep up on them past February. This year, try these tips to add a little more help to your healthy choices.
    
    1. Talk
    Let your loved ones know you are determined to make healthy choices in the new year. Let them know their support is crucial to your success. Ignore naysayers and negativity. You are the one ultimately responsible for your own health, but having a close circle of friends and family offering encouragement can make the tough spots easier to bear.
    
    2. Enlist help
    Find a friend to commit to the same or similar resolutions as you. Having someone to answer to can be a powerful motivator. Know there is someone nearby who can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you as you commit to a healthier lifestyle.
    
    3. Pray
    Always remember that God has your best interests in mind. Nothing is too small a concern to pray for, whether it is drinking more water every day or opening your heart to being a more forgiving person. Daily prayer will give you the confidence you need to succeed.
    
    TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ offers more daily energy and mental clarity, two factors critical to sticking with your health goals. One tablet daily under your tongue can also reduce homocysteine levels, which in turn can lower your risks of heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s.

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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• Resolution follow through Resolution follow through

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    TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ offers more daily energy and mental clarity, two factors critical to sticking with your health goals. One tablet daily under your tongue can also reduce homocysteine levels, which in turn can lower your risks of heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s.

    French Montreville
    1-617-487-4340
    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

    This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• Beat the blahs Beat the blahs

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    It happens to everyone at some time or another: a great big case of the “blahs.” Accompanying the blahs can be sleepiness, boredom, headache, and general crankiness. What can be done to combat the blahs?
    
    Have you kept up your exercise
    Exercise releases endorphins that help keep your mood up.
    
    Give yourself the day off
    Brew tea, read a book, walk the dog, take yourself out to eat; whatever soothes you... give yourself permission to dedicate time to yourself to relax and rejuvenate.
    
    Call a friend and ask them to cheer you up!
    Friends know what tickles you. Maybe all you need is a good laugh with a good friend.
    
    Talk about it
    If your blahs are stemming from a more serious issue, talk it over with someone you trust. Blahs that last several days might be more than just the blahs.
    
    Remember that stress can harm your heart, so beating the blahs isn’t just a matter of mood. Taking steps now to reduce blah-related stress will help your whole health over the long term.
    
    Consistent use of TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ can elevate your mood as well as help protect your heart. Taken every day under your tongue, this patented formula increases energy and boosts optimism.

    French Montreville
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    http://www.myempoweringteam.ws/
    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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    This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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• High Cholesterol and Heart Att High Cholesterol and Heart Attacks

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    High Cholesterol and Heart Attacks

    "Cholesterol screening is currently the gold standard for predicting heart attack risk, but nearly half of all heart attacks occur among men and women with normal cholesterol levels," notes Paul Ridker, a cardiologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

    Does this surprise you? Most people are shocked to learn how little correlation there is between elevated cholesterol and heart attacks. Let’s look at the benefits of cholesterol, why some may experience elevated cholesterol, and heart attack markers that are more accurate in predicting heart attacks than cholesterol levels.

    “Good” cholesterol?
    We typically talk about blood lipids in terms of total cholesterol: LDL (bad) cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol. We use the relative values of each of these fats in our blood to determine where we stand in terms of disease risk. Unfortunately, these numbers are misleading in half of the cases, leading to a false sense of alarm or security.

    Cholesterol serves as the raw material from which your body makes many hormones. Vitamin D is made from cholesterol and many life-ending diseases are associated with a deficiency of Vitamin D.

    In truth, all cholesterol is good in the proper balance – even LDL! Cholesterol-rich tissues such as brain cells rely on the fats delivered by LDL in order to function at their best. LDL brings the cholesterol from the liver to the place where it is needed; HDL carries unused cholesterol back to the liver for storage, recycling or excretion.

    Why cholesterol levels rise
    .  Increased demand
    The most common reason why cholesterol levels rise is to supply an increased demand. For example, when your body needs to nourish brain cells or build hormones or Vitamin D, special messengers will be sent to request cholesterol release from the liver to meet the demand for this important raw material. Once your needs have been met, your body should reduce cholesterol production. However, with unrelenting stress and unyielding demands on our limited resources, the message to stop producing cholesterol may never get through.

    .  Stress
    Stress is one common reason why cholesterol levels rise.

    .  Low-fiber diet
    Another reason is that we eat a low-fiber diet. Cholesterol is recycled from the liver through the bile into the intestines and back to the liver. In a diet with minimum fiber levels (under age 50: 25 grams for women, 38 grams for men; over age 50: 21 grams for women, 30 grams for men) the excess levels of cholesterol will be absorbed and eliminated. In low-fiber diets the cholesterol is reabsorbed and recycled. The system becomes “closed” and levels rise.

    .  Hypercholesterolemia
    A third, less common reason for elevated cholesterol levels is fatal familial hypercholesterolemia – a rare genetic condition that causes cholesterol levels to rise uncontrollably. Statin medications were designed to combat this condition.

    Reducing cholesterol and heart attacks
    As mentioned at the outset, cholesterol levels alone do not serve us very well as determinants of heart attack risk. Homocysteine (HCY) levels are much more accurate in predicting who is at risk, and C-Reactive protein (CRP) is the best predictor for heart attack (as well as many other really bad conditions!).
    
    Elevated cholesterol levels may be reduced with fiber such as TriVita’s Peaches and Cream; elevated homocysteine levels may be reduced with products such as TriVita’s HCY Guard. C-Reactive protein has been reduced quite consistently with essential fatty acid supplements such as OmegaPrime (1–6 grams daily). In medical literature, Omega-3 fats are consistently associated with reduced inflammation and reduced heart attack risk. Interestingly, some people respond well to fish oil while others respond better to flaxseed oil – a key reason why both ingredients are in OmegaPrime.
    
    Learning to listen
    High cholesterol levels on a blood test should be viewed as warning signals from our bodies. Elevated homocysteine sounds a louder alarm and high C-Reactive protein levels sound the loudest siren of all. We can translate these alarms into valid communication by learning what each lab value means and learn how to address them in terms of nutrients and nurturing.
    
    Take Control of Your Health
    . Have an annual medical checkup
    . Test cholesterol: HDL and LDL
    . Test homocysteine (HCY)
    . Test C-Reactive protein
    
    . Reduce stress and increase nutrients
    . Increase fiber intake if needed
    . Increase B vitamins for HCY reduction
    . Increase Omega-3 for CRP reduction
    . Exercise 30 minutes most days of the week
    
    Learn More...
    . Is cholesterol “bad”?
    . Test CRP for heart attack/stroke prevention

    Upcoming Weekly Wellness Reports...
    . Malnutrition in seniors
    . Liver and kidney disease

    If you have specific health topics you'd like Brazos Minshew to discuss in upcoming reports,

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• CUT YOUR RISK of heart disease CUT YOUR RISK of heart disease

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    CUT YOUR RISK of heart disease

    “C” how simple: Five smart ways to keep your health on a steady beat
    
    What’s at the heart of good health? Of course, it’s that amazing muscle that sets the rhythm of life: the heart.
    
    To keep our hearts beating strong and long, experts recommend several proven, simple approaches. You’ve probably heard many of them (and if you practice TriVita’s 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness, you’re already doing a lot to stay heart-smart). But one vital area – proper nutrients – may not always be part of the picture when it comes to lowering the risk of heart disease.
    
    #1: vitamins like “C” are key
    It’s a sad fact of modern life: Much of our food is so processed and preserved that it doesn’t really nourish us. So, we often miss out on the essential vitamins and minerals needed for good health. This is why it’s so important to take quality supplements that promote a healthy heart... especially Vitamin C.
    
    Vitamin C helps our bodies in several key ways:• Helps grow and repair tissues
    • Needed to form collagen for skin, scar tissue, tendons and blood vessels
    • Aids in healing wounds
    • Repairs and builds cartilage, bones and teeth.
    
    If you asked your heart, though, it would say that Vitamin C’s best work is as an antioxidant. This means it blocks some damage caused by oxidation inside the cells of our bodies. The heart is dangerously vulnerable to this damage, which is often indicated by high levels of homocysteine (HCY).
    
    Unfortunately, our bodies can’t make Vitamin C or store it. So, if you don’t always get the C you need from food, it’s important to take the highest quality Vitamin C supplement available:
    
    Non-Acidic Vitamin C Crystals and Time- Release Tablets from TriVita. (For a great savings offer, see the ad on this page).
    
    #2: help your heart with knife and fork
    It’s true: You can eat your way toward (or away from) better heart health. Try to limit the trans fats and hydrogenated oils in foods like margarine, fast foods and fried foods. Also, cut down on refined sugar from cakes, cookies and candy. To lower cholesterol, cook with extra virgin olive oil and garlic for flavor.
    
    #3: Make exercise part of life
    To help keep life – and your heart – pumping along, make exercise a regular routine: try for three to four times a week, for at least a half hour per activity. Remember to start off slow, stretch before and after exercising, and drink plenty of water. Be sure to check with your healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.
    
    #4: Don’t light up, lighten up To lighten the load on your heart, don’t light up. If you smoke, do all you can to stop, and to avoid exposing yourself to secondhand smoke. Both of these can cause heart disease.
    
    #5: Check in with check-ups Your regular health check-ups should include blood tests for four different substances that can indicate possible heart disease. These are:
    
    cholesterol, triglycerides (fats), homocysteine and C Reactive Protein. Let these fi ve steps move you toward a healthier heart, a healthier you.

    French Montreville
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    1-617-487-4340
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    Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, Trivita ID# 13011183

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• Finding healthy alternatives t Finding healthy alternatives to the Western Diet

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    Finding healthy alternatives to the Western Diet
    Break out of the fast food rut with these dietary options
    By Brazos Minshew, TriVita’s Chief Science Officer
    
    I once overheard a robust-looking young lady say something about dieting that caught my attention. She said, “I am on the Seafood Diet. When I see food, I eat it!”
    
    For the longest time, the Western Diet has been the only diet type for most of us. And that often means oversized food portions which contain higher levels of fat, salt and sugar. We also tend to eat fewer portions and varieties of fruits and vegetables and much less fiber than is healthy for us.
    
    So, how can we make our diet – and, therefore our bodies – more healthy? Here are some dietary approaches that will help you break away from the burger, fries and diet soda routine and help you feel better today, healthier tomorrow.
    
    The DASH Diet
    A joint statement from the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Dietetic Association says that “We need to eat more fruits and vegetables.” These prestigious organizations also recommend that we eat less salt and fat and more fiber. They call their approach the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
    
    The DASH Diet was developed by the NIH (National Institutes of Health).
    The NIH looked at diets from around the world to find those that reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke. What they discovered is that the same diet that is good for the heart is also good for so much more, including the blood sugar and the immune system and even helps to prevent diabetes and cancer. The NIH took some of the characteristics of several effective diets and combined them into one: the DASH Diet. It’s truly the first effective alternative to the Western Diet.
    
    Mediterranean Diet
    One of the diets that the NIH examined is called the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet is focused on abundant fruits and vegetables and low to no saturated fats (the primary fat is olive oil). Many books have been written on the Mediterranean Diet since 1945, but my favorite book is The Sonoma Diet. The authors of The Sonoma Diet are true food artists. The presentation of the Mediterranean Diet from their perspective is absolutely delicious!
    
    The Pritikin Program and Ornish Diet
    Another low saturated fat diet was presented by Nathan Pritikin some years ago (updated by Robert Pritikin) as The Pritikin Program. Rather than being merely low-fat, the Pritikin Diet is pretty close to ‘no fat.’ In this, it mirrors the approach taken by Dean Ornish in the book Reversing Heart Disease. Both of these approaches have proven themselves superior in stopping, then reversing clogged arteries. Both diets are primarily vegetarian and come in a therapeutic model and a more inclusive program for daily use.
    
    Adkins and South Beach Diets
    On the opposite end of the fat spectrum is the Adkins Diet and modified version of the Adkins Diet, the South Beach Diet. While not having the scientific framework of the Mediterranean, the Pritikin and the Ornish programs, the South Beach Diet is designed by a cardiologist. His menu plans seize the weight loss benefits of the low-carb revolution started by Adkins, but with the common sense of a physician accustomed to seeing advanced heart disease. He includes a generous recommendation for low-starch vegetables and some fruits.
    
    Choose a healthier diet
    The DASH Diet allows for a little fat, the Mediterranean Diet a little more and the South Beach even more. The Ornish Diet is low fat and the Pritikin Diet is even lower. Since each of these approaches are effective at reducing our risk for heart attacks, strokes, cancer and diabetes, what are the commonalities that make them work so well? Primarily it is the amount of plant food encouraged by each diet.
    
    So, no matter what diet you choose , eat lots of fruits and vegetables
    Plant food (fruits and vegetables) are divided into high water-content foods and low water-content foods. High water-content foods are primarily fruits and vegetables. Low water-content foods may include starchy vegetables as well as legumes, nuts and seeds. Plant foods contain little or no saturated fats; they are high in fiber and they are nutrient-dense. According to the best minds and the most abundant research, everyone needs to eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits every day. Women should aim for seven servings of vegetables and fruits and men should target nine servings of vegetables and fruits every day.
    
    Remember, the Western Diet is no longer your only choice. You can eat healthy and still enjoy a wide variety of very tasty and nutritious food options by investigating the alternative types of diets presented in this article.

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• Donate blood and get involved Donate blood and get involved

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    Donate blood and get involved

    Someone in North America needs blood every two seconds. That makes for a high demand of useable blood, yet only five percent of eligible people donate every year.
    
    We cannot live without our blood, and hospitals require it daily to keep patients alive. It only takes a few minutes to save a life; the time it takes to go on a lunch break, look at a morning paper, or take one coffee break.
    
    Giving blood is just one way of Practicing Gratitude and showing your support and thanks for the dedicated medical workers whose job it is to be there in times of crisis. It’s one of the fastest and easiest ways to get involved in your community. And why not take an extra step and encourage others to donate too.
    
    The B Vitamins in TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ reduce homocysteine, which lowers your risk for heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. It also gives both your mind and body the boost it needs each day. To learn more, click here

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• Donate blood and get involved Donate blood and get involved

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    The B Vitamins in TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ reduce homocysteine, which lowers your risk for heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. It also gives both your mind and body the boost it needs each day. To learn more, click here

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• 30 little minutes 30 little minutes

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    30 little minutes

    Where can you find those thirty little minutes each day? Ask yourself: Do I need to watch this re-run one more time? Is there something else I can do for myself during this one show?
    
    Thirty Minutes
    Thirty minutes might not seem like very long, but you may be surprised what you can accomplish for your health in just that one half hour every day:
    
    Enjoy Activity
    Brisk walking for thirty minutes a day is a bare minimum of exercise to keep your body in good working order. Just that much may be enough to prevent additional weight gain.
    
    Eat Nutritiously
    Everyone enjoys a good meal. Take these extra thirty minutes to take the time to make yourself a fruit or vegetable salad, or cook some of your favorite veggies for lunch or dinner.
    
    Develop a relationship with God
    Whether it is your Bible or an inspirational book, reading is good for relaxing and learning at the same time. Taking time to relax and be inspired by a book can lower your stress, thus lowering risks to your heart health.
    
    Challenge Yourself
    Challenge yourself to spend 30 minutes a day devoted to any one of the 10 Essentials of Feeling Good, and see what a difference it can make in your life.
    
    For the energy to get up and go, and to help lower levels of damaging Homocysteine in your bloodstream, take one of TriVita’s Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid.™ tablets every day. Sublingual B-12 helps keep your arteries clear of plaque, can improve your memory, and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more, click here

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• Give yourself the night off Give yourself the night off

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    Give yourself the night off

    Does your schedule tonight look something like this? Pick up kids, grocery shopping, drop off kids, start dinner, call Aunt Gladys, wash dog, call Uncle Frank, serve dinner, help spouse with project, put gas in car... feel free to fill in your own little errands.
    
    If your evenings look anything like this, it’s time to give yourself the night off! Day in and day out, night after night, stress builds up in your body, and stress heads straight for your heart, where it can cause a variety of health problems. If you want to keep going at full-speed, you have to slow down once in a while!
    
    . Go to a local theatre for a live play.

    . Pack a picnic dinner and head to the park.
    
    . Go to a drive-in movie.
    
    . Check out what evening programs are offered at your library.
    
    . Window shop downtown.
    
    . Walk to a frozen yogurt shop.
    
    Whatever you decide to do on your night off, the point is simple: Don’t Worry! Make whatever preparations you need in advance, so when your night off comes up, you can enjoy it! Let stress melt away; take deep breaths and enjoy the evening. You’ll be glad you did.
    
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    Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic Acid is the perfect compliment to both busy nights and nights off, because you’ll have the energy you need to work hard and play hard! To learn more about this product.
    
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    Don’t let holiday stress get the best of you.

    The best definition for stress of any kind is change. Stress can be from changes outside our body (temperature, sunlight, noise, etc.) or from inside our body (hunger, dehydration, lack of rest, etc.) and even from our own thoughts (social expectations, time pressures, financial worries, etc.). With so many changes occurring during the holidays – and on so many levels – it is always wise to talk about stress that occurs around this time of year.
    
    The destructive power of stress
    The term “stress” was originally used as an engineering term. It describes the destructive forces acting on specific structures. For instance, stress was the term used to describe the effect of weight on a bridge. Stress describes the weight on the bridge coupled with extreme winds and complicated by temperature extremes – the combination of all destructive forces trying to tear apart a structure.
    
    Is that not the way people feel when they are under stress?
    
    Don’t you feel like you are being pulled in every direction until you are pulled apart? “Stress” is a good description of the distress of our mind and body brought on by internal and external destructive forces.
    
    The healing power of homeostasis
    Humans are remarkably resilient; we adapt to new situations with relative ease. This is because of a body process called homeostasis. If stress is pulling us apart, homeostasis is putting us back together. As long as homeostasis has access to all of the resources its possible to not feel the destructive power of stress.
    
    The keys to homeostasis:
    Having all of the possible nutrients available all of the time
    Being perfectly rested
    Being optimally hydrated every moment
    Feeling completely supported and able to cope with any emotional demand at any given moment.
    A nutrient reservoir like this will allow homeostasis to draw resources from our “bank account” and use them to satisfy the demands placed upon us.
    
    It you are lacking in any demanded resource, a special function of homeostasis will be engaged. I like to call it the Robin Hood function: it allows our body to rob one area to support another area. This is often seen in the special stress adaptation called “fight or flight.” Fight-or-flight response is like emergency spending with credit cards. Sooner or later the debt must be repaid.
    
    In the Robin Hood function the debt comes at an extreme price. It is not uncommon for a body under stress to sacrifice an entire organ or organ system to maintain balance in another system. For example, your muscles or bones may be robbed to supply nutrients needed for the stress response. Homeostasis must be maintained, even if this is at great sacrifice.
    
    Holiday stress?
    With this image in mind it is no wonder that people feel pulled apart around the holidays: there are just too many changes and too few resources available to meet the demands of homeostasis. Stress pulls us apart and our health suffers.
    
    Since health resources are accumulated slowly and spent rapidly it makes sense to re-classify “holiday stress” as just plain stress! The methods for dealing with any kind of stress are the same no matter what time of year it is: nutrients and nurturing.
    
    Anti-stress nutrients include a multiple vitamin/mineral supplement (I use VitaDaily AM/PM) and an essential fatty acid supplement such as OmegaPrime. Next, the known stress-busting effects of sublingual Vitamin B-12 and adaptogens serve to reinforce homeostasis like an economic stimulus package for our nervous system. If you feel stress pulling you apart, take more of these two special anti-stress nutrients.
    
    Nurturing your health comes from vigorously applying the 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness. Plan ahead and budget your energy for times when demands are greater and you face more changes than usual. In the end, don’t be afraid to say “no” – it can literally be the difference between maintaining balance through homeostasis or being pulled apart by stress.
    
    Take Control of Your Health
    
    Take care of yourself every day; vigorously apply the 10 Essentials
    Make sure you take an abundance of nutrients:
    Multiple vitamin/mineral
    Essential fatty acids

    Remember the Stress Protection Pack:
    Sublingual B-12
    Adaptogen 10 Plus
    Recruit emotional support – don’t be afraid to ask for help
    
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